South Africa responded though with Juarno Augusto powering over either side of England’s tries with Curwin Bosch converting the first of those.

A converted try from Ruben Van Heerden and a penalty from the boot of Bosch gave South Africa a five point lead with a few minutes left on the clock, before a moment of brilliance saw captain Mercer score under the posts. Max Malins’ subsequent conversion sending England into the final.

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